Coach Noia expressed his dissatisfaction with the refereeing during the Nacional match against Maldonado, specifically citing a controversial penalty call. He argued that several yellow cards were not issued to Maldonado players, including Maxi Gómez, which significantly impacted the game’s outcome. Noia questioned the normalcy of players competing with “10 errors in their heads,” alluding to perceived biases affecting the officials’ decisions. He emphasized how these unaddressed fouls altered the flow and potential result of the game. The coach's comments highlight mounting frustration with officiating in Uruguayan football. He believes the decisions made were detrimental to his team’s chances. This incident is likely to fuel further debate regarding the standards of refereeing in the league.